Malaysia Airlines’ MHholidays Promotes the Best of Penang with MHholidays x Penang campaign

KLIA, 24 August 2020: Malaysia Airlines’ tour operating arm, MHholidays in collaboration with Penang Global Tourism (PGT), has launched a special campaign called MHholidays x Penang, aligned with Cuti-cuti Malaysia to offer customers the best rates for travel packages from hotels and resorts in Penang, that are inclusive of flights on Malaysia Airlines.

The newly launched campaign is aimed at driving tourist arrivals into Penang with the national carrier playing a supporting role in promoting domestic travels, especially following the recovery phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Together with its partners, MHholidays seeks to position Malaysia as a safe destination to boost domestic tourism and ultimately contribute towards the recovery of the economy and tourism industry as a whole.

From now until 31^st August 2020, MHholidays will be offering up to 60% off holiday packages which are valid for immediate travel until 31^st December 2020. In just a few simple clicks, travelers can unlock great savings especially on their flight tickets, plus enjoy personalised holiday packages offered exclusively by MHholidays.

What’s more, travellers will be spoilt for choice with a wide range of flight deals and unique hotel stays to suit every taste or budget with special discounts up for grabs from today until 31^st August 2020; with all-inclusive 3-day and 2-night plus Malaysia Airlines flight packages starting at:

• From RM209 at Bayview Georgetown;
• From RM259 at Flamingo Hotel by The Beach;
• From RM319 at Vouk Hotel Suites and Sunway Georgetown;
• From RM270 at Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya;
• From RM309 at The Wembley; and
• From RM299 at Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang.

Additionally, for every Penang package purchased, travelers will also be able to further personalise their trips to make the most of their trip, as they will be entitled to redeem free vouchers to attractions such as Penang Tropical Spice Garden, The Top, Penang Bird Park, Tropical Fruits Farm, Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm and The Habitat.

Malaysia Airlines’ Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Lau Yin May said, “Penang has always been a popular holiday destination for many Malaysians, as the island is home to beautiful landscapes, pristine beaches and amazing attractions which offer unique and unforgettable experiences. In fact, the oldest sections of George Town were named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their unique cultural and architectural properties, and are home to the largest collection of pre-war architecture in the Southeast Asia region. So, from solo travelers, families on a weekend getaway, nature and food lovers, to millennials who are looking for Instagram-worthy places, Penang surely tops the list!”

“We are confident this collaboration with industry players such as PGT will encourage Malaysians to ‘Fly Malaysia’ and travel more to discover the hidden gems located in our very own backyard. Not only that, but they can fly and explore these beautiful sights and attractions with peace of mind thanks to the enhanced safety and hygiene measures throughout their seamless end-to-end customer journey with Malaysia Airlines.

MHholidays is not only committed in putting together the best travel deals with value-added benefits for our customers, but we are also aware of our role in connecting people and places with the very best of Malaysian Hospitality. From holidays to business travel, we have more than 5,000 resorts and hotels ranging from basic homestays to super luxurious getaways located in metropolitan hubs, alongside beachfronts and lush rainforests, or nestled in the highlands to suit your travel needs. We will also be adding more features along the way to provide other products such as attractions, tours and transfers,” said Lau.

According to Mr Ooi Chok Yan, Penang Global Tourism CEO, “After the announcement of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), we saw an encouraging figure increase in the number of people travelling to Penang, in need of a change of scenery or to escape from their hometown.

Penang is a strategic domestic destination located only one hour’s flight away from Kuala Lumpur and a gateway for the northern region. We are optimistic that the collaboration with MHholidays would help to accelerate the recovery process of Penang tourism as it gives tourists the convenience of choosing their own holiday package of flights and hotels.

This partnership also creates more opportunity for visitors to discover the multifaceted aspects of Penang including the unique landscapes of Penang’s Balik Pulau and the mainland, and also the smaller islands surrounding Penang, which are some of the newer experiences that we are promoting people to discover.

At the same time, I would also like to urge everyone to keep safe and follow all the SOPs and guidelines as the process of making tourism a safer journey is everyone’s responsibility, and requires the cooperation of all in line with Penang’s Responsible Tourism campaign launched recently,” said Ooi.

Malaysia Airlines has increased its domestic flight frequencies to Penang from three weekly flights in June and July, to daily flights in August to facilitate passengers’ travel. The airline will be increasing the frequency for up to three times daily in September 2020.

Don’t miss out on these attractive limited-time holiday deal offers at MHholidays’ official website at https://holidays.malaysiaairlines.com during the campaign period. To make sure you never miss out on great deals like these as well as our many exciting and exclusive promotions, download the Malaysia Airlines app today!